We are a small, busy, forward thinking practice in York with contacts and clients around the world and are looking for a European Trade Mark attorney to join our team. There are excellent prospects for the right person.  You would be able to handle a full range of work with clients of all types and sizes – based locally and overseas.

Although the ideal candidate would be a full member of ITMA by examination, this is not essential and we would consider candidates who are approaching full qualification or have the MSc in the Management of Intellectual Property and intend to qualify as a MITMA as soon as possible.  Alternatively, we would consider a UK solicitor, or equivalent, with IP experience who would like to qualify as a MITMA.

Those who have language capabilities will be given special consideration and we would also be happy to hear from anyone who wants to move from industry into private practice.

York is a historic, university city with lots to offer. It is a wonderful place to live and work and provides easy access by train and plane to the rest of the UK, and beyond.

Please send a CV and current salary details with a hand written covering letter marked “Private & Confidential” to Carin Burchell at BRANDED! 3A Centurion Office Park, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WW.

www.trade-mark.co.uk

(Posted 30-06-08)

Qualified Trade Mark Attorney – London Office
Maternity Cover Contract (from September 2008)

We have an opportunity for a qualified Trade Mark Attorney to join our busy trade marks team to provide maternity cover for a position in our London office from September 2008.

Applicants should have at least 5 years post qualification experience and have the ability to run a workload comprising the full range of Trade Mark matters encountered in a large practice. We are looking for a proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients, together with excellent communication skills, a high level of professionalism and motivation, and experience of working in private practice.

If you wish to apply for a position please send your CV with a covering letter to Jane Jolly, HR Manager by e-mail (jjolly@frankbdehn.com) or post:
Frank B. Dehn & Co. St Bride’s House 10 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8JD

Trade Mark Manager – Europe (Birmingham)

Cadbury Plc Cadbury Plc is the world’s leading confectionery firm, with a large portfolio of brands including CADBURY, DAIRY MILK, CRUNCHIE, FLAKE, HALLS and TRIDENT. Cadbury continues to develop brands that are well known and loved across the world. For the successful candidate this could mean the chance to play a key role in our future development – managing a diverse portfolio of trade marks, designs and copyright with primary responsibility for the management of our confectionery portfolio in Europe.

Based in Bournville, Birmingham, you will be an integral part of Cadbury’s Group Intellectual Property Department and work within a team, reporting to the relevant Senior IP Attorney. You will have a strong commercial grounding and business sense as well as wide ranging experience gained across all areas of trade marks and designs from searching and clearance work to the management of oppositions and litigation. With specific responsibility for brands in the Europe region and providing support to business units in Europe, you will file trade marks and designs in the UK/OHIM and instruct overseas agents in the protection and enforcement of our brands. You will also be responsible for reviewing merchandise, product and labelling/packaging, as well as advertising and promotional materials. You will also be involved in ongoing training of the businesses on IP matters, where necessary. Experience in drafting and amending IP agreements and licenses would also be advantageous.

If you are a team player with a proactive and confident approach, interested in exploring this opportunity and are a fully or part qualified Trade Mark Attorney with a proven track record of managing sizeable intellectual property portfolios, then please apply via the Careers section of the website http://www.cadbury.com/Pages/Home.aspx  quoting reference GRP559-1.

The deadline date for receipt of applications is Monday, 30th June 2008. 

Job Title: Intellectual Property Counsel

Location: Croydon, London

Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Intellectual Property Counsel to join our IP Group at Chanel Ltd.  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to protect and defend the intellectual property rights ("IPR's") of Chanel Ltd and it's group companies and in the UK overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clearance and registration of trade marks and designs, including provision of advice to the business teams.
• Enforcement of rights in relation to bricks and mortar and Internet infringements, including preparation of cease and desist letters; negotiation of settlements; drafting of agreements; preparation of evidence for Oppositions, litigation, and other formal proceedings
• Managing an anti-counterfeiting programme, including liaison with investigators and enforcement agencies. Presentation of training sessions
• Contributing to, and implementing, the group IP strategy, policies and procedures

Skills/Experience Required:

• Qualified to degree level: law degree preferred
• IP Lawyer, or fully qualified member of ITMA: candidates due to sit final Advanced Paper in November 2008 would be considered
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience of contentious and non-contentious domestic and international trade mark work essential
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Commercially minded: in-house experience highly desirable
• Experience of anti-counterfeiting work highly desirable
• Good computer literacy. Experience of DIAMS database preferred
• A working understanding of French is helpful, but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to utilise appropriate styles of working, suited to all levels.
• Methodical, accurate, with a very high level of attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to prioritise, and to exercise effective time management and appropriate decision making. Maintain a sense of urgency whilst managing a large case load and numerous deadlines. Willingness to be flexible as the business demands
• Conscientious, self motivated, and able to work on own initiative, as well as operating within the small local team and within the larger global environment
• Professional and well-groomed appearance

Salary : In accordance with experience Benefits include: Contributory Pension Scheme, 25 Days holiday, Annual Discretionary Bonus, Product Discount, Subsidised Canteen, Free Car Parking.

Contact Information: Interested candidates should apply in writing by sending their CV and covering letter to: HR Department CHANEL Ltd Queensway Croydon CR9 4DL   mailto:personnel.department@chanel.co.uk.

Closing Date: 20th June 2008

Job Details

Location: Nottingham
Vacancy: Trade Mark Agent
Ref No: TMACC01

Description:

We have a vacancy in our Nottingham office for a Qualified Trade Mark Agent. There is a large existing portfolio of work and support and encouragement for you develop your own new business within a supportive and inclusive team. The position is within the highly regarded and high profile IP & Branding team.  

Freeth Cartwright LLP is listed in the Sunday Times 100 best firms to work for in the UK. We are a large full service commercial law firm with offices across the Midlands.  

We are looking to recruit a team player who has extensive, relevant experience, excellent communication and organisational skills and proven record of managing and prosecuting trade mark portfolios. The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop this role building their own trade mark practice within the IP team. Freeth Cartwright is already a regional heavyweight and we are continuing to grow. For the right candidate the career development prospects are impressive and the benefits that come with the role are commensurate with the firm's excellent standing in the marketplace.

Qualifications Required

ITMA Qualified Trade Mark Agent. Part qualified candidates will be considered if their relevant experience adequately demonstrates their ability to fill the vacancy.

How to Apply

To request an application form, please visit www.freethcartwright.co.uk  or e-mail Recruitment@freethcartwright.co.uk or telephone 0115 9351717. 

Freeth Cartwright LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing Date: 16 June 2008

Job title: Trade Mark Attorney

Location: Crawley (near Gatwick).

Palmer Biggs Legal is a dynamic and proactive law firm which specialises in Intellectual Property. We are based close to Three Bridges mainline train station (near Gatwick Airport).

Since our establishment in 2006, we have developed a strong and successful trade mark practice. This complements the activities of the commercial and dispute resolution/litigation work we do, and also our strong reputation in the field of domain names.

We are seeking a Trade Mark Attorney to develop our existing client portfolio, provide clients with advice on infringement, enforcement and strategic issues, and where necessary to represent clients in inter-partes and ex-parte Registry hearings. Also, to drive forward and grow our trade marks practice further.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a track record of high achievement. Experience should include all areas of trade mark work – including clearance searching and related advice, filing (national & international), prosecution, oppositions, formalities, and also experience of litigation / conflict resolution.

We are looking to offer full-time employment for this role, but may consider part-time employment. Salary will reflect the successful candidate's ability. Annual holiday entitlement will be set at 28 days.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting firm with great ambitions for the future, and to work in a friendly yet professional atmosphere.

Please send applications in writing – to include CV, details of your current work / responsibilities and salary level to: recruitment@pblegal.co.uk

All applications will be treated in confidence.

Beck Greener continues to seek a registered trade mark attorney to work with us in our friendly, modern offices overlooking Gray’s Inn.  

The ideal candidate would be legally qualified or have a law degree and would have at least two years post qualification experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a robust commercial approach are required.

Please send a covering letter and CV in confidence to:  

Ian Bartlett, Beck Greener, Fulwood House, 12 Fulwood Place, London WC1V 6HR.

JDD CONSULTANTS

August - 13 September 2008

Revision Courses for the 2008 JEB Examinations

We are taking bookings for our 2008 programme of residential revision courses at Foundation and Advanced levels.

The relevant Trade Mark courses are:

Foundation level:

• Basic English Law 08/A (-13 Sept) E. Barker & W. Pang
• UK Designs & Copyright 08/B (2-4 Sept) T. Ludbrook
• UK Designs & Copyright 08/C (9- Sept) T. Ludbrook
• T1 UK Trade Mark Law 08/F (4-5 Sept) T. Ludbrook
• T1 UK Trade Mark Law 08/G (8-9 Sept)  M. Holah
• T2 Trade Mark Practice 08/H (9 Sept) C. Pike
• T5 Overseas Trade Mark Law & Practice 08/I (1-2 Sept) J. Wyness
• T5 Overseas Trade Mark Law & Practice 08/J (10- Sept) J. Wyness

Advanced level:

• T3 UK Trade Mark Law & Practice 08/V (-29 Aug) N. Saunders & M. Edenborough
• T4 UK Trade Mark Search 08/W (10- Sept) T. Brand
• T6 Community & International Trade Mark Law & Practice 08/X (-12 Sept) A. Fox

All courses will be held at the Accenture Training Centre in Milton Keynes Full details and online booking are on our website at: www.jddcourses.co.uk. JDD Consultants, 5 Tennyson Road, Bedford, MK40 3SB Tel.: 01234-294049 / 07791 959630 Fax 0800 066 40

E-mail: admin@jddcourses.co.uk and jdd.consultants@ntlworld.com

Wilson Gunn’s Trade Mark Division requires an additional Attorney to join their Manchester team. 

Benefit from:

International Trade Mark work
An impressive portfolio of blue chip direct clients with internationally regarded brands
The support of a specialist Trade Mark Team and an in house Formalities Department
A firm that embraces new technology and thinks commercially in an ever changing economic climate
A firm that is consistently amongst the highest filers of UK and Community Trade Marks
Competitive Remuneration and a meritocratic environment

You will:

• Be a UK qualified Trade Mark Attorney (although finalist standard attorneys may be considered)
• Ideally have some experience within a private practice or law firm
• Be confident enough that you can work autonomously, be responsible for your own clients and represent Wilson Gunn effectively when pitching for business
• Be keen to develop your career with a leading UK firm

To find out more please call Pete Fellows of SaccoMann for a confidential discussion. Tel: 0113 245 3338 or email: pete.fellows@saccomann.com

Web: www.saccomann.com

Job Title: Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Location: London

Description: As a result of the continuing growth of our practice, Kilburn & Strode’s London Trademarks Group now needs to recruit a new trainee.  

Full training will be given in all aspects of trademark law and practice to enable the successful applicant to qualify as a trademark attorney.  

Kilburn &Strode is a partnership of patent and trade mark attorneys, and a top tier firm in the Legal 500, with offices in London and St Albans. The firm provides intellectual property services to a wide range of clients, including small and medium enterprises and multi-national corporations,   providing strategic advice and portfolio management services to clients on a national and international basis. We have a reputation for excellence in training and professional development. We offer a high level of support and encouragement throughout the qualification process and we have a good record for candidates in the notoriously difficult exams.  

Suitable candidates would ideally have a 2.1 or better degree;  it might be noted that those with a scientific degree also tend to do well in the trademarks field. A further qualification in the legal field or a PHD are desirable additional qualifications for candidates.  

Client contact will form a significant part of the job. The candidate will need the ability to communicate effectively, and possess the personality to enjoy the social aspects of the role. We also look for a high level of accuracy, an eye for detail and good research skills.  

The Group very much favours the team approach to client care and so a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment is very important.  

Contact Information:

To apply for this position please complete our application form (http://www.kstrode.co.uk/contact/ks-applications.pdf).  

Your application form, also enclosing your C.V. should be sent to:
Deena Bowman
Kilburn & Strode,
20 Red Lion Street,
London WC1R 4PJ
Email: dbowman@kstrode.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 30th June 2008.